DALLAS, May 15, 2004/ FW/ --- Last December, Noxzema and Ford Models teamed up to search for the new ‘Noxzema Girl.’ Yesterday, it was announced that Melissa Largent, 21, from Jacksonville, Florida, Jennifer Jenkins, 22, from Estero, Florida, and Mia Rutledge, 22, from Birmingham, Alabama are the three finalists for the contest.

Chosen from a pool of 2400 during a nationwide search from December 16, 2003 through January 31, 2004, the three finalists were chosen based on the uniqueness of their personal statement and the natural, radiant beauty shown in their photographs.

"The 'Noxzema Girl' has always captured the natural beauty of the girl-next-door and the brand's advertising campaigns have helped launch the careers of many beautiful and talented women. Melissa, Jennifer and Mia all have the great presence, radiant skin and vibrant personality it takes to be the next face of Noxzema," said Katie Ford, CEO of Ford Models.

The winner will appear in a national Noxzema advertising campaign and will receive a one-year $25,000 Ford modeling contract.

In addition, the winner will also take part in appearance in an exclusive "Noxzema Girl Search" advertisement in the September 2004 issue of Cosmopolitan and a walk-on role on the Emmy Award-Winning soap opera As The World Turns.

From May 14, 2004 though June 14, 2004, America can log on to www.noxzema.com to learn more about each finalist and cast their vote for the winner of the "Noxzema Girl Search."